I can't beleive I forgot to write a review until now! First let me say, Irish Dave and Shan were just the absolute best. They were warm, friendly, and genuinely care about the manatees. They really went above and beyond in every way possible.
Went out at 7:15am on the coldest day Florida has had in a long while, but with the benefit of a wetsuit and my Canadian blood, it was quite comfortable! We were the only boat around for quite some time and it wasn't long once we were in the water that the manatees came around.
They are the sweetest most gentle creatures I have ever met in my life and snorkeling with them is, and will remain, one of my fondest memories. I had many face to face encounters with them and more than one decided I made a pretty good teddy bear ha ha. Honestly, I could not have asked for better and am only sorry I had to return to land.